North Korea bolsters leader Kim with birthday loyalty oaths

North Korea bolsters leader Kim with birthday loyalty oaths
North Korea bolsters leader Kim with birthday loyalty oaths

North Korea bolsters leader Kim with birthday loyalty oaths
Taiwan president congratulates Taiwanese queen for winning Drag Race

Taiwan president congratulates Taiwanese queen for winning Drag Race
On a Greek island, volunteers remake burial site for refugees lost at sea

On a Greek island, volunteers remake burial site for refugees lost at sea
Swiss vote to ban swastika in crackdown on extremist symbols

Swiss vote to ban swastika in crackdown on extremist symbols
Eager volunteers help toads cross the road in Russia
Eager volunteers help toads cross the road in Russia
2024 US election vocab: Cheap fakes, Dobbs dads, lawfare

2024 US election vocab: Cheap fakes, Dobbs dads, lawfare
We don't all smoke weed in Germany, Scholz assures Chinese students

We don't all smoke weed in Germany, Scholz assures Chinese students
In heartland of Mexican banda, some push to limit strolling beach musicians
In heartland of Mexican banda, some push to limit strolling beach musicians
Three castaways rescued after a week on remote Pacific islet, US Coast Guard says

Three castaways rescued after a week on remote Pacific islet, US Coast Guard says
124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900

124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900
Inside Englishman Russ Cook's historic 352-day marathon across Africa

Inside Englishman Russ Cook's historic 352-day marathon across Africa
Briton who ran length of Africa says Congo kidnapping was only time he mulled quitting

Briton who ran length of Africa says Congo kidnapping was only time he mulled quitting
Alien fever dreams fuel Peruvian grave robbings

Alien fever dreams fuel Peruvian grave robbings
Longevity is 'just luck' says 111-year-old Briton, world's new oldest man

Longevity is 'just luck' says 111-year-old Briton, world's new oldest man
Philippines' Catholic devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact crucifixion

Philippines' Catholic devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact crucifixion
Ostrich captured after escaping Korean zoo, dodging traffic for an hour
Ostrich captured after escaping Korean zoo, dodging traffic for an hour
In Spain, nuns quench pilgrims' thirst for beer and the word of God

In Spain, nuns quench pilgrims' thirst for beer and the word of God
Thousands, some in trance, pay homage to sacred Thai tattoo master
Thousands, some in trance, pay homage to sacred Thai tattoo master
Indian activist's hunger strike for Ladakh autonomy draws thousands of supporters

Indian activist's hunger strike for Ladakh autonomy draws thousands of supporters
Tokyo, Tokyo, make me a match! Metropolis hopes AI app will spur marriages

Tokyo, Tokyo, make me a match! Metropolis hopes AI app will spur marriages
Purple fingers and indelible ink are the hallmarks of India's elections

Purple fingers and indelible ink are the hallmarks of India's elections
Rescued greyhounds teach kids empathy in Spain

Rescued greyhounds teach kids empathy in Spain
Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight
Killing of teen in China puts 'left behind' children of migrant workers in spotlight
Therapy dogs comfort passengers at Istanbul Airport

Therapy dogs comfort passengers at Istanbul Airport
A 93-year-old Greek grandmother's scarves travel to children in need

A 93-year-old Greek grandmother's scarves travel to children in need
Israel, Laken Riley feature in Biden's State of the Union speech

Israel, Laken Riley feature in Biden's State of the Union speech
'I couldn't move': Japanese male office workers experience simulated menstrual pain

'I couldn't move': Japanese male office workers experience simulated menstrual pain
Bolivia's cholita climbers dream of conquering Everest in skirts

Bolivia's cholita climbers dream of conquering Everest in skirts
French 'Spiderman' scales tower to support Philippines' South China Sea claims
French 'Spiderman' scales tower to support Philippines' South China Sea claims
Greece records hottest ever winter, raising fears of summer fires

Greece records hottest ever winter, raising fears of summer fires
Flying Dutchman recognised as longest-surviving heart transplant patient

Flying Dutchman recognised as longest-surviving heart transplant patient
South Koreans bid farewell to beloved panda Fu Bao before her return to China

South Koreans bid farewell to beloved panda Fu Bao before her return to China
New species of Amazon anaconda, world's largest snake, discovered

New species of Amazon anaconda, world's largest snake, discovered
Sprawling queues for subsidised rice highlight plight of Indonesia's poor

Sprawling queues for subsidised rice highlight plight of Indonesia's poor
Spain's Seville plans to charge fee for visiting landmark square

Spain's Seville plans to charge fee for visiting landmark square
Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time

Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time
Sydney martial arts instructor denied bail for murder of family of three
Sydney martial arts instructor denied bail for murder of family of three
Kuwaiti 'death ship' carrying cattle causes stench in Cape Town

Kuwaiti 'death ship' carrying cattle causes stench in Cape Town
Dry weather hampers mass Christmas Island crab migration
Dry weather hampers mass Christmas Island crab migration
Moroccan navy rescues 141 African migrants en route to Canary Islands
Moroccan navy rescues 141 African migrants en route to Canary Islands
The last four nuns of a Spanish convent seek sisters to keep it open

The last four nuns of a Spanish convent seek sisters to keep it open
Kites battle drones as farmers take on police during India protests

Kites battle drones as farmers take on police during India protests
Spanish police defuse hostage crisis among drug boat crew, arrest all
Spanish police defuse hostage crisis among drug boat crew, arrest all
Cuban perfumist makes home-grown fragrance with surprise ingredient

Cuban perfumist makes home-grown fragrance with surprise ingredient
Indonesian voters greeted with chocolates, candy on Valentine's Day

Indonesian voters greeted with chocolates, candy on Valentine's Day
Scabs, axes and heartache: Zagreb museum champions lost love for Valentines Day
Scabs, axes and heartache: Zagreb museum champions lost love for Valentines Day
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil